Law Student - Government in Long Beach, CA

Government

Long Beach, CA

Law Student - Government in Long Beach, CA

Law Student

No

Job Title: Summer Internship

Job Responsibilities:
Interns working with the organization will engage in a variety of tasks that can change from day to day. Their responsibilities generally include:
- Interacting with constituents, helping to address their concerns and inquiries.
- Conducting legislative research to support the work of the office.
- Attending community events to represent the organization and gather information.
- Participating in committee hearings to gain insight into legislative processes.
- Preparing memos to summarize findings and provide recommendations.
- Drafting correspondence for communication with various stakeholders.
- Writing press clips to assist in the dissemination of information.
- Performing administrative work as assigned to help with the smooth operation of the office.
- Providing additional support as needed based on the demands of the office.

Interns in the Washington, DC office will be paired with a legislative staffer according to their stated areas of interest in policy. Applicants should detail these areas of interest in their cover letter to ensure appropriate placement.

Education and Experience Information:
- Internships are available to current undergraduate and graduate students, as well as recent college graduates.
- Preference is given to applicants with ties to the District and Californian residents, but all qualified candidates are encouraged to apply.
- Being bilingual in Spanish is considered an advantage.

Salary Information:
- Eligible interns will receive stipends.
- For interns based in the Washington, DC office, transit benefits are provided for use with services operated by the Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority.

Additional Information:
Internships are structured around four sessions throughout the year, with specific deadlines for applications:
- Fall Session: September through December, with a deadline to apply by August 1st.
- Winter Session: January through March, with a deadline to apply by November 15th.
- Spring Session: February/March through April/May, with a deadline to apply by December 15th.
- Summer Session: June through August, with a deadline to apply by April 11th.

Working hours for the internships are typically Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, though there is flexibility to accommodate academic schedules.

Application Process:
Interested candidates should email a cover letter, resume, and dates of availability. It is important to specify in the subject line of the email the session applied for, the preferred office location (Long Beach or Washington, DC), and whether applying for the Press Internship. Late applications may be considered based on availability.

The organization is committed to being an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, religion, disability, age, ethnicity, national origin, sex, gender, LGBTQ identification, family status, or military status. Individuals from minority and traditionally underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply.